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This chapter examines the role of local food culture in community development and identifying possibilities for promoting such culture as a regional resource by focusing on Yoshidacho Mindani District, in Shimane Prefecture in Japan. Specifically, this chapter documents the history of women’s organizations in the district, and their relation to food, studying the associated changes in rural areas that have happened through the transfer of knowledge about local dishes and cooking skills to the younger generations. This has proven to be a prominent aspect of inter-generational interaction in the region. The research identifies the effects of utilizing local food culture to promote interaction within the district, strengthen residents’ identity, promote interaction with outsiders, and present local dishes at regional events. The discussion notes that the creation of a common identity and the promotion of interaction with outsiders are related to the preservation of human resources. Additionally, it finds that increased interaction within the district and the use of local dishes in events can create employment opportunities. This helps in suggesting that the local food culture can create possibilities for resources to develop their regional communities.
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Nakama, Y. (2020). Community Development Based on the Local Food Culture: A Case Study of Mindani District. In: Yasunaga, N., Inoue, N. (eds) Farm and Rural Community Management in Less Favored Areas. New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives, vol 44. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7352-1_9
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